Politics
Representative Brostoff Stands with Inmates Protesting for Humane Treatment
"There is endless evidence for the harmful psychological effects that solitary confinement has on an individual."
Jun 10th, 2016 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Sen. Taylor’s Statement on the Withdrawal of Planned Changes to Family Care and IRIS.
All four Democrats on the Joint Committee on Finance opposed the changes since day one.
Jun 10th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
DNR Quietly Adopts AG’s Opinion on High-Capacity Wells
Most of state’s water will now be unprotected from high-use wells
Jun 10th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on 53rd Anniversary of Equal Pay Act
"Sadly, here in Wisconsin we have seen right-wing Republicans fight tooth and nail against equal pay for equal work legislation."
Jun 10th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Commonsense Prevails… For Now
"While we may have won the battle today, we have seen attempts from Governor Walker and legislative Republicans to resurrect their unpopular and ineffective policies despite their initial failure and massive public opposition."
Jun 10th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces New Bathroom Policy
“As of today, the restrooms in my office are gender neutral."
Jun 10th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Tippecanoe Library will offer Saturday hours for the first time in years
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Jun 10th, 2016 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
DUE PROCESS ACT Introduced in the Senate
The DUE PROCESS Act builds upon changes made in the 2000 Civil Action Forfeiture Reform Act.
Jun 9th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Pocan, House Democrats Call on President Obama to Expand LGBT Protections in the Trans-Pacific Partnership
While negotiators attempted to make progress on various human rights issues through the TPP, the agreement does not include protections for LGBT individuals.
Jun 9th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Martha De La Rosa Joins Wisconsin Jobs Now as Executive Director
De La Rosa comes to Wisconsin Jobs Now with nearly two decades of experience as an activist and leader in the fight for social and economic justice.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Wisconsin Jobs Now
Sen. Johnson Votes No on Combating Opioid Addiction and Fighting Zika, Again
Johnson voted no on the Reed-Mikulski Amendment.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senior Assembly Representative Might Lose Place on Ballot in Fall Election
Challenger Seeks to Knock Incumbent Out of the Race in Crowded Field
Jun 9th, 2016 by Edgar Lin
